Notice 12 May 2025 regulatory compliance, finance, legal services, board meetings, line of credit

🏦Update on Legal Services Corporation's Sunshine Act Meeting

The Legal Services Corporation announced changes to its Sunshine Act meeting, closing part of the session to discuss internal activities and a resolution regarding the corporation's line of credit agreement. The meeting emphasizes transparency and governance within the organization while addressing financial matters that could impact operations and funding.

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Notice 25 Apr 2025 compliance, grants, funding opportunities, legal services, lsc

📑Notice on 2025-2026 Legal Services Corporation Subgrants

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the national organization charged with administering Federal funds provided for civil legal services to low-income people. LSC hereby announces the submission dates for applications to make 2025 mid-year and 2026 Basic Field Grant fund subgrants. LSC also provides information about where applicants may locate subgrant application questions and directions for providing the information required to apply for a subgrant.

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Rule 14 Apr 2025 regulatory changes, administrative practice and procedure, business operations, aliens, immigration, department of justice, legal services, organization and functions (government agencies), legal compliance

⚖️Regulation Reduces Size of the Board of Immigration Appeals

This interim final rule ("IFR") amends the Department of Justice ("Department") regulations relating to the organization of the Board of Immigration Appeals ("Board" or "BIA") by reducing the Board to 15 members.

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Notice 1 Apr 2025 compliance, governance, business strategy, public meetings, legal services, financial audits

🏛️LSC Sunshine Act Meetings April 2025

The Legal Services Corporation's Board in April 2025 will conduct open meetings addressing financial audits, budget appropriations, and governance updates. Public observation is encouraged with prior registration. The meetings will consider matters impacting LSC's operations and strategic decisions, providing transparency in legal service delivery and financial oversight.

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Notice 1 Apr 2025 funding, grant opportunities, business assistance, legal services, non-profit, service area

💰Notice of Funding for 2026 Basic Field Grant Awards

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) published a document in the Federal Register of March 12, 2025, informing the public about the availability of funding for 2026 Basic Field Grants. This document corrects the inadvertent omission of the TN-4 service area from the service areas in competition.

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Presidential Document 26 Mar 2025 business compliance, executive order, legal services, pro bono, policy changes, paul weiss

⚖️Executive Order on Legal Services Reform and Business Implications

Executive Order 14244 addresses remedial actions concerning law firm Paul Weiss, following its acknowledgment of past wrongdoing. It dictates significant policy changes aimed at promoting equality and justice in legal practice, including commitments to political neutrality and substantial pro bono contributions that could reshape the legal landscape and impact various stakeholders.

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Notice 17 Mar 2025 governance, public participation, legal services, non-profit, regulatory meetings

🏛️Sunshine Act Meetings for Legal Services Corporation - 2025 Schedule

The Legal Services Corporation will hold virtual meetings on March 24 and March 31, 2025, to discuss governance and performance review matters. Portions of the meetings will be open to public observation, allowing for public participation and commentary on key issues.

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Notice 14 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, immigration, legal services, non-profit

🏛️DOJ Proposes Information Collection for Non-Profit Organizations

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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Notice 12 Mar 2025 grants, funding, civil rights, legal services, nonprofit, service areas

📜Notice of Funding Availability for Legal Services Grants 2026

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is a federally established and funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds civil legal aid organizations across the country and in the U.S. territories. Its mission is to expand access to justice by funding high-quality legal representation for low-income people in civil matters. In anticipation of a congressional appropriation to LSC for Fiscal Year 2026, LSC hereby announces the availability of funding for basic field grants with terms commencing in January 2026. LSC will publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) and seeks applications from interested parties who are qualified to provide effective, efficient, and high-quality civil legal services to eligible clients in the service area(s) of the states and territories identified below. The availability and the exact amount of congressionally appropriated funds, as well as the date, terms, and conditions of funds available for grants for calendar year 2026, have not yet been determined.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Grant Opportunities 28 Jan 2025 compliance, grants, legal services, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, grant programs-law

⚖️2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines for Legal Assistance Programs

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is required by law to establish maximum income levels for individuals eligible for legal assistance. This document updates the specified income levels to reflect the annual amendments to the Federal Poverty Guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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